Nursing
Welcome to the Rend Lake College Nursing Department. We hope you will find the information needed to help you get started with a wonderful career in the nursing field. Specific questions about the application and admission to the program can be directed to the Director of Nursing at 618-437-5321 Ext. 1763.
Getting started with our Nursing program is easy. Follow the steps below, in order.
APPLY TO RLC
If you have never been a student at RLC, the first step is to apply to the college.
TEST
Once you are enrolled at RLC, the next step is to test. Click the button to learn all about Allied Health Testing and how to get started.
APPLY TO NURSING
The final step is to submit the application to our Nursing program.
Accreditation
The Rend Lake College nursing program at Rend Lake College at the Ina campus located in Ina, Illinois is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.us/candidates/candidacy.asp
Articulation Agreements
Articulation agreements document a pathway between two or more colleges or universities and their academic programs.
Nursing Informational Meetings
Thinking of becoming a nurse? Attend one of our informational meetings below.
02 Mar 2021 05:00PM Nursing Program Virtual Informational Meetings |
18 Mar 2021 11:00AM Nursing Program Virtual Informational Meetings |
Headlines
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RLC Nursing Program receives accreditation from ACEN
INA, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2020) — The Rend Lake College Nursing Program has been granted its initial accreditation by the leading authority for nursing education. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing granted RLC accreditation to its associate nursing program during its Board of Commissioners meeting in September. “Being accredited ensures quality standards to produce highly qualified... -
Five pandemic-proof careers
INA, Ill. (Aug. 6, 2020) — When shelter-in-place orders took hold in the United States this spring, many jobs were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. From February to April the unemployment rate in the United States jumped from 3.5% to 14.7%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Illinois, the unemployment rate peaked at 17.2% in April and remained at 14.6% as of June. But as the... -
Health care forum at RLC addresses workforce demands
UPDATE — Due to ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, Rend Lake College has canceled the following event. RLC is committed to the safety of students, faculty, staff and the public and is working to limit large gatherings during this time. For up-to-date information on the college’s plan moving forward, visit rlc.edu/coronavirus. INA, Ill. (Feb. 19, 2020) — Rend Lake College and the Illinois...
Faculty & Staff
Allied Health Division
Phone: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1251
Email: [email protected]
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Allied Health
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Allied Health
Connect with us!
Visit our Welcome Center
Located just inside the main door of the Baker Administration Building
[email protected] • 618.437.5321, Ext. 1343
College office hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM • Friday 8 AM – 4 PM
Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 4 PM During Summer